FIRST FLIGHT HIGH SCHOOL
First Flight High School is a public high school that is part of the Dare County Schools school district, located in Kill Devil Hills, NC with about 811 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 54 teachers, First Flight High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
First Flight High School, located in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, serves as a prominent educational hub for the Dare County Schools district. Situated in the heart of the Outer Banks, the school takes its name from the historic site of the Wright Brothers' first successful powered flight, a theme that often permeates its school spirit and institutional identity. The school is known for fostering a strong sense of community, serving a diverse student population from the coastal region while maintaining a commitment to academic rigor and extracurricular involvement.
The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for both higher education and career paths, offering a range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education programs, and specialized electives. Beyond the classroom, First Flight High School is highly active in athletics—competing as the Nighthawks—as well as the arts and various student-led clubs. By leveraging its unique geographic location and a dedicated faculty, the school strives to provide a comprehensive high school experience that emphasizes personal growth, civic responsibility, and academic achievement.
For more information, contact First Flight High School at (252) 449-7000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 449-7000
http://ffh.daretolearn.org
FIRST FLIGHT HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Kill Devil Hills, NC with about 811 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dare County Schools
- Total Students:
- 811
- Teachers:
- 54.94
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 811 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FIRST FLIGHT HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 85.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.